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RKSL Studios presents the Official Port of our Puma HC1.
NOTE: I'm not entirely happy with this release but im getting pretty frustrated with custom animations. So much so i need a break from it, lest it get binned. So I'm releasing it as a BETA and taking a little break from the project to work on fixes for the Foxhound and some other things.
The Puma HC1 first entered service in 1971, and the RAF currently has a fleet of 34 aircraft available to the front-line Support Helicopter Force. The aircraft are operated by Nos 33 and 230 Squadrons, both based at RAF Benson. The combined Puma Force is separated into 5 operational flights and an operational conversion flight, which offers flexibility in its role with both desert warfare and arctic warfare specialist equipment available for fitting to the aircraft.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
RKSL Studios addons are distributed without any warranty; without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The RKSL Studios addons are not an official Addon or tool.

The use of these addons (in whole or in part) is entirely at your own risk.
You may:
DISTRIBUTION: You may distribute the original .PBO files within this download freely, so long as the PBO files are unmodified and the Readme and EULA files are included.
Under the following conditions:
ATTRIBUTION: You must give the original author credit. The content of this archicve is the sole interlectual property of RKSL Studios and its Creators.
NO COMMERCIAL USE: This content is provided free of charge solely for entertainment purposes. You may not use this addon for commercial, military or teaching/training purposes.
NO DERIVATIVE WORKS: You shall in no way modify, repackage or reverse engineer any of the archive's content and PBO files included in this download without first receiving prior permission from RKSL Studios.
NO VBS USE: Use of this SOFTWARE may not be used in the VBS/JCOVE product lines or any other simulator without written authorization from the LICENSOR (RKSL Studios)
DO NOT UPLOAD TO STEAM WORKSHOP: You may not upload to Steam Workshop or any other service that reassigns rights over RKSL Studios Intellectual Property to 3rd Parties.
FULL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: Common A3 RKSL Studios EULA
POLICY ON RE-UPLOADS FOR STEAM: Any uploads will be met with a DMCA takedown request.
FULL DOCUMENTATION: Puma HC1 v3.090
ADDON FEATURES
RKSL Dynamic Rotor System
Sling Load Camera
Countermeasures
Sling loading upto 3000kg
Custom Advanced Flight model
Multiple paint schemes.
Flat NATO Green
90's Two Tone Green
90's Two Tone Snow
70/80's Three Tone Green and Grey (Northern Ireland Scheme)
Tiger Meet 2005
United Nations White
Desert Pink '90/91
Fictional Dark Tiger
Fictional Royal Navy Coastal Scheme
A bit of history and current status.
This model was first made in 2008. And bar a few tweaks and fixes hasn't really changed too much. The UV mapping and poly count were designed for the ArmA1 game engine. ArmA3 is far more capable and flexible than anything we had back then. Which means that this particular model is not going to be developed any further.
I will continue to support the release until the new models for the HC2 and AS330 Series helos comes online.
Planned Future Features
100% new model.
HC2 varient including:
Full glass cockpit
Increased power to simulate the Turbomeca Makila engines, new gearboxes and tail rotors
FINDING THE ADDON IN THE EDITOR
You can find the Puma under:
BLUFOR
UK Armed Forces
Helicopters
Puma HC1
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
Things you need to know if you intend on flying the Puma to its limits..
Speed and Limits:
Vne = 257kph - Velocity Never Exceed. This is the absolute max safe speed of the aircraft. Going faster than this may result in damage to the airframe or loss of control.
Notes:
The Puma HC1 has a very high centre of gravity. Be careful when:
taxiing
during rolling landings.
max safe speed for rolling landing is 75kph
Watch for loss of lift when making sharp braking turns.
In AFM Try not to use too much rudder about 160kph.
Similarly, be careful about pulling up rapidly and over torquing the main rotor.
A Word About Realism
We strive to make all our addons as realistic as the game engine and our own capabilities allow.
This means that real world speeds and capabilities are simulated where possible. Compromises have and will be made where necessary but we will not downscale or completely cripple an aircraft, system or weapon to fit into the limited spaces some ArmA maps provide.
We genuinely believe that the manual operation of aircraft is a skill that should be interesting and fun. Not every aircraft flies the same nor do they have the same capabilities. If you can't learn and adapt to change then stick with the vanilla equipment.
The Puma has been designed from the ground up to use the Advanced Flight Model. A lot of effort has gone into developing it, give it a try. Its pretty forgiving and damage tolerant. Take the time to learn it and you won't be disappointed.
COMMUNITY COMPATIBILITY
It has always been a basic tenant of RKSL Studios design philosophy not to negatively affect other community made content. We do not replace core values or modify anything that will affect the function or experience of others.
We are happy to discuss optional compatibility patches, but will not exclusively adapt our addons to anyone elses Mod standards.
All RKSL Content is tested against the currently available stable build of the Vanilla game and official expansions.
HISTORY
Only milestones are mentioned.
Key: Normal = Development build Bold = Testing Build or Public Release
3.090 - Public BETA Release (largely due to frustration)
3.085- Flight model and Damage Tweaks.
3.075 - Removed custom anims
3.068 - Added extra skins.
3.059 - Custom Anims for Pilot and Gunners.
3.045 - Rebuilt Turrets Config completely
3.037 - Door Gun build and retexture.
3.036 - Internal lighting test rig
3.035 - External lighting
3.034 - Advanced Flight Model hover trimming
3.033 - Advanced Flight Model damage limits increase
3.031 - Advanced Flight Model milestone power
3.030 - Advanced Flight Model milestone
3.025 - Advanced Flight Model reverted
3.024 - Advanced Flight Model matlab calculated
3.022 - Advanced Flight Model tweaks
3.019 - Advanced Flight Model BIS02 adapted
3.017 - Advanced Flight Model tweaks
3.016 - 1st Advanced Flight Model attempt
3.013 - Sling Load camera
3.012 - Sling Load addition
3.002 - Basic Flight Model tweaks
3.001 - initial ArmA3 Port
KNOWN ISSUES
All known issues are recorded in the Foxhound Bug Tracker. If you find any problems please report them and help make these addons better.
Puma HC1 BUG TRACKER
CREDITS
This addons and model is 100% unique and doesnt not incorporate any 3rd party content:
Model: Rock
Textures: Rock
Config: Rock
Testing:
Jamo of 4IB for helping understand the Rototlib/AFM setup.
The lads of DAR-V
Mathias aka ToxicLemon
Siddy for constant nagging.
Research & Information
British Army Website
Royal Air Force Website
Aerospatiale AS330E Flight Manual
Ministy of Defence Images
Ministry of Defence - Defence Equiment and Support - DeSider magazine
Gordon formerly of Westland Helicopters (RIP - 2014)
Stephen C ex RAF Master Aircrew
Oggy M - photo collection ex RAF Regiment
John ex 230 Squadron
Thanks
Rock
Jan 4th 2018

RKSL Studios presents the Official Port of our Foxhound LPPV.
The Ocelot Foxhound LPPV was specifically designed to meet the UK MoD’s £200m LPPV programme requirements and replace the Snatch Land Rovers in use with the army. The Snatch Land Rovers have been criticised for their inability to provide protection against IEDs and roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The LPPV programme’s objective was to have 400 light protected patrol vehicles production ready by 2010.
The UK MoD purchased two Ocelot Foxhound vehicles for testing in April 2010. The invitation to tender (ITT) was issued in May 2010. In September 2010, the Ocelot Foxhound LPPV was selected under the programme against the contender Supacat and NP Aerospace consortium’s SPV400. An initial £180m order for 200 Ocelot Foxhound vehicles was made through urgent operational requirements (UOR) process in November 2010
In December 2011 a further 100 Ocelot Foxhounds were ordered as part of a £400m package of protected vehicles and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) technology for British Forces in Afghanistan. The contract was finalised in June 2012. The UK MoD also plans to acquire additional 25 vehicles at a cost of £30m.
ArmA2 to ArmA3
This is an improved port of the original A2 release into the A3 game engine. The model itself is largely unchanged with some minor edits to add features and fix some old material bugs. This version also supports some of the newer A3 features such as texture customisation.
You may:
DISTRIBUTION: You may distribute the original .PBO files within this download freely, so long as the PBO files are unmodified and the Readme and EULA files are included.
Under the following conditions:
ATTRIBUTION: You must give the original author credit. The content of this archicve is the sole interlectual property of RKSL Studios and its Creators.
NO COMMERCIAL USE: This content is provided free of charge solely for entertainment purposes. You may not use this addon for commercial, military or teaching/training purposes.
NO DERIVATIVE WORKS: You shall in no way modify, repackage or reverse engineer any of the archive's content and PBO files included in this download without first receiving prior permission from RKSL Studios.
NO VBS USE: Use of this SOFTWARE may not be used in the VBS/JCOVE product lines or any other simulator without written authorization from the LICENSOR (RKSL Studios)
DO NOT UPLOAD TO STEAM WORKSHOP: You may not upload to Steam Workshop or any other service that reassigns rights over RKSL Studios Intellectual Property to 3rd Parties.
FULL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: Common A3 RKSL Studios EULA
POLICY ON RE-UPLOADS FOR STEAM: Any uploads will be met with a DMCA takedown request.
FULL DOCUMENTATION: Foxhound LPPV v3.100
ADDON FEATURES
MRAP capability
2x GPMG
Thermal Imaging all around Cameras
Thermal Image Reversing Camera
Turn In/Turn Out on the turrets
3x Skin
Desert Tan
NATO Green
United Nations
A Word About Realism
We strive to make all our addons as realistic as the game engine and our own capabilities allow.
This means that real world speeds and capabilities are simulated where possible. Compromises have and will be made where necessary but we will not downscale or completely cripple an aircraft, system or weapon to fit into the limited spaces some ArmA maps provide.
GPMG Iron sights - When I asked an RAF Regiment Gunner (that spent 3 tours on the Foxhound) how easy was it to use the iron sights on the Foxhound he replied, "Nearly impossible, the pivot system doesn't let you in most angles unless you are very tall and can twist yourself in knots." When I asked him how he aimed he replied, "Thats what tracers are for".
Engine Power - The current engine/physx setup approximates the real world power. ArmA simply cannot simulate the range of the real world gearbox. Simply put these are not as fast as the vanilla ArmA MRAPS but they are easier to use at patrol speeds.
COMMUNITY COMPATIBILITY
It has always been a basic tenant of RKSL Studios design philosophy not to negatively affect other community made content. We do not replace core values or modify anything that will affect the function or experience of others.
We are happy to discuss optional compatibility patches, but will not exclusively adapt our addons to anyone elses Mod standards.
All RKSL Content is tested against the currently available stable build of the Vanilla game and official expansions.
HISTORY
Only milestones are mentioned.
Key: Normal = Development build Bold = Testing Build or Public Release
3.100 - PUBLIC RELEASE
3.059 - Numerous Fixes
3.052 - Limited Release to Friends
3.050 - DAR-V Build #9
3.044 - Stable internal Test
3.039 - Revert to earlier turret build
3.031 - Tweaks
3.030 - Numerous Fixes
3.029 - Turnin/out option added (Huuuge mistake)
3.028 - Test Release
3.026 - Damper damage drama.
3.025 - Revert to modified MRAP01 torque and gearbox settings as its gutless going up hills
3.024 - PreRelease Testing - limited circle
3.023 - Revert to previous value.
3.019 - Refinements.
Engine values - real world attempt #3048
3.018 - Private Test Build
3.015 - Refinements.
New Normals map
3.014 - Refinements.
Upscale bake
new smdi
new rvmats
3.014 - Refinements.
MRAP01 gearbox
3.010 - AI Testing build
fixes to view and fire geos.
3.008 - Refinements.
PhysX changes
new gearbox
3.007 - DAR-V Play build
3.003 - Internal Test build
3.002 - Improvement build
Added internal screens
New rvmats
3.001 - Initial ArmA3 build
Added PhysX
2.05BETA - ArmA2 main release
2.04BETA - Internal prerelease build
KNOWN ISSUES
All known issues are recorded in the Foxhound Bug Tracker. If you find any problems please report them and help make these addons better.
Foxhound BUG TRACKER
CREDITS
This addons and model is 100% unique and doesnt not incorporate any 3rd party content:
Model: Messiah ex UKF & RKSL
Textures: Messiah ex UKF & RKSL
Turret Animation Setup: Da12thMonkey
Config: Rock
Testing:
Jamo [4IB] - Out of the 20 or so people to test hes the only one to post bugs. Thanks!
The lads of DAR-V
Fuller of Task Force 316
Mathias aka ToxicLemon
Research & Information
British Army Website
Ministy of Defence Images
Ministry of Defence - Defence Equiment and Support - DeSider magazine
Phil, Chris & Paul RAF Regiment Honington
Thanks
Rock
Dec 25th 2017

RKSL Studios presents the WK450 Watchkeeper 450 Remotely Piloted Air System.
The Watchkeeper WK450 is a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) for all weather, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) use by the British Army.
It has a mass of 450 kg, a typical endurance of 17 hours, a payload capacity of 150 kg and uses a rotary Wankel engine. It can operate up to 150 km from the Ground Control Station (although multiple stations can be linked to extend the range). It was originally intended to enter service in June 2010, but years of delays, technical issues, hardware modifications, difficulties in training sufficient pilots and incidents means that it is not expected to be fully operational until late 2017.
You may:
DISTRIBUTION: You may distribute the original .PBO files within this download freely, so long as the PBO files are unmodified and the Readme and EULA files are included.
Under the following conditions:
ATTRIBUTION: You must give the original author credit. The content of this archicve is the sole interlectual property of RKSL Studios and its Creators.
NO COMMERCIAL USE: This content is provided free of charge solely for entertainment purposes. You may not use this addon for commercial, military or teaching/training purposes.
NO DERIVATIVE WORKS: You shall in no way modify, repackage or reverse engineer any of the archive's content and PBO files included in this download without first receiving prior permission from RKSL Studios.
NO VBS USE: Use of this SOFTWARE may not be used in the VBS/JCOVE product lines or any other simulator without written authorization from the LICENSOR (RKSL Studios)
DO NOT UPLOAD TO STEAM WORKSHOP: You may not upload to Steam Workshop or any other service that reassigns rights over RKSL Studios Intellectual Property to 3rd Parties.
FULL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: Common A3 RKSL Studios EULA
POLICY ON RE-UPLOADS FOR STEAM: Any uploads will be met with a DMCA takedown request.
FULL DOCUMENTATION: WK450 Watchkeeper v3.101
ADDON FEATURES
The Watchkeeper IS UNARMED
It does not even have Countermeasures.
Planned Future Features
Ground Control Station - placeable 20ft ISO container unit - intended for future use.
Transport Container - placeable 20ft ISO container unit - intended for future use.
MAGIC-ATOLS - Microwave And GPS Integrated Cooperative - Automatic TakeOff and Landing System - Intended for furture development.
Deployable runway using BIS carrier technology
Dismountable from support vehicles.
HISTORY
Only milestones are mentioned.
Key: Normal = Development build Bold = Testing Build or Public Release
3.101- Public Release
3.071 - Reverted Wheel and damper anim sources until fix for physX issues.
3.070 - Increased fuel 200% loiter time now approx 2 hours 10 mins
fuelCapacity = 750;
3.069 - Support models disabled - intended for a later application.
Shelter model removed
Container Model removed
3.068 - PhysX wheels drama #2 - creeping forward when placed.
3.067 - Added 2 degrees to turret up
3.066 - Wreck placement issues
3.065 - Added engine sounds
3.064 - Flight model changes
Envelope changes to increase take off length.
Roll rate reduced
Pitch rate reduced
3.063 - Wider Private Beta
3.062 - Support models added
Shelter model added
Container Model added
3.061 - Wreck model added
3.060 - Flight model reverted to 3.050
3.056 - DAR-V integrated test version
3.055 - Flight model refinement (Toby's suggestions)
3.050 - DAR-V suggested edits
3.049 - Pre bake model for POC testing
3.043 - Wingbox rebuild final
3.022 - Low Poly rebuild v2
3.015 - Internal release to Test monkeys
3.011 - First Resolution Model
3.005 - Flight Model Development model
3.001 - Block/Non Res Concept Build model
Credits
This addons and model is 100% unique and doesnt not incorporate any 3rd party content:
Model: Rock
Textures: Rock
Config: Rock
Testing:
The lads of DAR-V
Fuller of Task Force 316
Mathias aka ToxicLemon
Research & Information
British Army Website
Ministy of Defence Images
Ministry of Defence - Defence Equiment and Support - DeSider magazine
Phil, Julian & Marc of Royal Artillery. (Great info on the use of H450 and WK450 in Afghanistan - Some declassified pics and great banter.)
Francois P of Thales (Very supportive, lots of pointers on where to look for reference.)
Ari of Elbit (Forgotten his last name - met at a tradeshow and he was enormously helpful.)
Thanks
Rock
Dec 24th 2017